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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Sharp Industries, Inc. 3501 Challenger Street Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 370-5990 Fax: (542-6162) www.sharp-industries.com...
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2. After disconnecting the power, remove cover on the motor. The diagram below should appear on the inside. If in doubt about the electrical wiring, please consult a qualified electrician or Sharp Industries, Inc. for advice. 3. After making the connections as illustrated below, check that all connections are...
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TWIN COOLING FAN WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Warning: Disconnect power source before starting installation. 2. Caution: Follow wiring instruction carefully. 3. For trouble shooting, use a meter to check the current. Do not use the 440V current to check the fan individually. 4.
4. Caution should be taken when removing chips from work surface. 3. Notice: Retrofitting the Sharp Mill with a CNC control, such as Sony, AcuTire, Anilam or other similar controls without the installation of an approved auto-lube system will void the warranty on that machine.
SHARP VARIABLE SPEED MILLING MACHINE 1. Specifications: STANDARD SPECIFICATION INCH SPECIFICATION INCH Spindle speed 50HZ 50-3750 rpm WORK TABLE 60HZ 60-4500 rpm Working area of table 42 x 9 Machine Net Weight 1.01 kg Table Travel Saddle Travel Knee Travel...
4. Headstock Cooling System: The variable speed headstock is equipped with a unique cooling system. Two fans have been installed outside of the cover between the front and rear speed change wheels. The purpose of the fans are to dissipate the heat build up between the belt and the speed change wheel, and prolong the life of the mill.
5. Lubrication: 1. Head: Position Type Lubricant Frequency Function One Shot Every Grease Shell Tonna 32 Motor Shaft 3 Months Grease Shell Tonna 32 As Needed ** Bull Gear Bull Gear Oil Cup Shell Tonna 32 Twice a Week Bearing Shaft Worm Gear Oil Cup Shell Tonna 32...
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2. Table, Saddle, and Knee The ways, saddle, knee and leadscrews are oiled by means of Position a manually operated pump, located on the back side of knee. Frequency 2 pumps 3 to 5 times daily Lubricant Shell Tonna 33 Figure 8...
6. Operation: 1. Headstock: Power to the motor is controlled by a three way switch, forward, reverse, and off (Fig. 9). When the high-low speed change lever (Fig. 3 (J), Page 3) is in high gear position and the switch is in FOR., the spindle rotation is clockwise.
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Manual Feed: The manual feed lever is located on the right side of the headstock (Fig. 3 (H), Page 3). This lever controls the vertical movement of the spindle. For the operator’s convenience the lever can be adjusted as needed. Note: in manual feed, the feed control handle “F”...
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Automatic feed: Procedure for using this function is: Loosen the quill lock “L” (Fig. 3, Page 3) Place the power feed transmission lever “I” (Fig. 3, page 3) in the “IN” position. Place feed speed lever “C” (Fig. 3, Page 3) in the desired position.
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g. Spindle speed change: The speed of spindle is controlled by a set of sliding belt pulleys and a counter shaft gear. There are two options (High and low). High gear is for RPM from 500 to 3,000 and low gear for RPM from 60 and 580. When high-low lever “J”...
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Tilting the headstock (Fig. 14): To tilt the head up or down, evenly loosen the three adapter locking bolts (P) and move to desired angle using adjusting worm shaft “Q”. Re-tighten the adapter bolts. NOTE: do not remove adapter bolts. Cross tilting the headstock (Fig.
2. Machine Body Operation: 1. Ram movement (Fig. 17): To move ram in or out, loosen Ram lock levers “A” and move to desired position using handle “B” and retighten levers. To swivel ram, loosen the four bolts “C”, move to desired position and retighten bolts “C”.
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2. Setting handwheel dials to zero (Fig. 18): a. Loosen lock ring “D”. b. Turn dial “E” to zero and tighten lock ring “D”. 3. Locking the table, saddle, and knee: To increase the stability of the mill and maintain a good workpiece finish, all non-feeding surfaces should be locked down.
7. Unpacking, moving, and floor space: a. Methods of moving machine: Prior to unpacking or removing from skid, the machine should be moved by the use of a forklift or reinforced cable (Fig. 20 & 21). Removal from the skid and any further movement of the machine should be done by the use of a reinforced cable or by the eye bolt located in the top of the ram.
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b. Unpacking: To protect the machine while in transit it is necessary to cover it with a rust proof coating and a crate or plastic wrapping. In the event, there is damage due to moisture, please contact our agent or the transporter. After unpacking, make sure all tools and accessories are intact.
7. Machine Alignment: Maintaining close tolerances and proper alignment of the machine is critical to producing quality-machining results. Please see the following table of Precision Inspection.
8. Trouble Shooting: 1. Removing Motor (Fig. 25): While running motor reduce speed to 60 RPM. This will lower the stationary motor vari-disc to its lowest position. Temporarily disconnect the power source. Remove motor pulley cover “B” under the motor shaft, remove grease fitting.
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2. Replacing the Speed Change Belt Refer to steps a. to g. on page 24 for removing motor. Remove drawbar. Remove bolts “J” from bearing housing “K”. Use 2 of the bolts to push housing off of the housing “T”. Remove the 2 bolts “L”...
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3. Brake Block Replacement (Fig. 27): Refer to steps a. to g. on page 24 and steps b. to g. on page 26. Remove the four bolts “V” (Fig. 28) so housing “T1” can be removed. It may be necessary to use a soft mallet. (Housing “T1” and “R” are pinned together).
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4. Replacing Timing Belt: Follow disassembling procedures outlined in steps a. to g. on page 24 and steps b. to g. on page 26 and steps b. on page 28. Change the timing belt as shown in Fig. 28. Reverse above order to re-assemble. Figure 28...
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5. Adjusting leadscrew backlash: A. Y-axis backlash adjustment: Move saddle to the middle of its travel. Remove 4 bolts “I” on bearing bracket “G”. Lock saddle and turn hand crank “F” clockwise to separate bracket “G” from the knee. Unlock saddle and move screw until adjusting tool fits into the space. Use the large end of the tool to loosen the lock nut “J”...
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B. X axis backlash adjustment; Move the work table to the center of the saddle. Insert large end of adjusting tool into the left side of the saddle and turn lock nut “J” counter clockwise approximately one turn. Using small end of tool tighten adjusting nut “K”. After adjusting nut “K”, use large end of tool to re-tighten lock nut “J”.
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6. Adjusting Gibs: After a period of time the gibs may become loose or worn and may need to be adjusted to maintain the integrity of the mill. A. Table Gib (Fig. 32): The table gib is located between the saddle seat and the table dovetail. a.
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B. Saddle Gib (Fig. 33) The saddle gib is located between the left side of the saddle and knee dovetail, and it can be adjusted as follows: a. Loosen saddle lock “A”. b. Move saddle to the front of knee. c.
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C. Knee Gib (Fig. 34) The knee gib is located between the left side of knee and column dovetail, and it can be adjusted as follows: a. Loosen knee clamp (Fig. 5, Page 5). b. Remove wiper holder “Q”. c. Clean and lubricate sideways. d.
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E. Collet Alignment Screw Replacement: a. First mark the location of nose piece “B” to its position to quill “A”. b. Remove set screw “C” located on nose piece. Remove nose piece by inserting an adjustable spanner in two holes in the bottom of nose piece. c.
10. Maintenance “Maintenance is more important than repair, and repair is better than purchase.” The life of a machine can be greatly reduced if it has been properly maintained and operated. The result will be premature wear, inability to hold tolerance and poor finish on the workpiece.
11. Notice: 1. Machine Operation: Machine must be installed on a solid base. Be sure the machine base and surface have proper contact before tightening anchor bolts. Be sure motor voltage conforms to the source voltage and properly grounded. Turn off machine before changing gears. Be sure cutter or tool is clear of the workpiece before starting or stopping the machine.
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PARTS NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS TM-H157 QUILL MICRO STOP NUT TM-H190 SPECIAL HEX NUT TM-H191 SPECIAL HEX NUT TM-H262 SPRING TM-H283 SPRING TM-H284 BLACK PLASTIC BALL TM-H322 MICROMETER SCALE TM-H333 BLACK PLASTIC BALL HANDLE...
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PARTS NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS TM-H002 GEAR HOUSING TM-H003 GEAR HOUSING COVER TM-H004 BELT HOUSING TM-H012 BACK GEAR SHIFTER FORK TM-H014 SHIFT CRANK TM-H95 COUNTER SHAFT TM-H96 COUNTER SHAFT GEAR TM-H97 GEAR SHAFT PLUNGER TM-H152 BACK GEAR SHAFT BUSHING TM-H153 BACK GEAR SHAFT CRANK TM-H284 BLACK PLASTIC BALL TM-H334...